Kingston Single Malt Society www.kingstonsinglemaltsociety.com A social club for the appreciation of Single Malt since 1998 SEPTEMBER 18th, 2017 VOLUME 11; NUMBER 3

- GLENMORANGIE 18YO LCBO 398784 | 750 mL bottle Price: $198.45 Spirits, Whisky/Whiskey 43.0% Alcohol/Vol.

- HIGHLAND PARK 10 YEAR OLD LCBO 334029 | 750 mL bottle Price: $60.15 Spirits, Whisky/Whiskey, Scotch Single Malts 40.0% Alcohol/Vol.

- CAOL ILA 12 YEARS OLD ISLAY SINGLE MALT LCBO 602029 | 750 mL bottle Price: $83.05 Spirits, Whisky/Whiskey, Scotch Single Malts 43.0% Alcohol/Vol.

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Upcoming Dinner Dates October 16th, 2017 - Glenfidich Vertical Nosing - River Mill October 27th, 2017 - Highland Park Night - River Mill November 20th, 2017 - Bowmore Vertical Nosing - River Mill December 11th, 2017 - Christmas Dinner - River Mill January 15th, 2018 - Robbie Burns - River Mill February 19th, 2018 - Islands / Islay - River Mill ------th March 19 , 2018 - Speyside - River Mill April 16th, 2018 - Glenlivet Vertical Nosing - River Mill This evening's menu with Single Malts from May 14th, 2018 - Speyside - River Mill / LOWLAND / SPEYSIDE / June 18th, 2018 - BBQ (Final Exam) - River Mill HIGHLANDS / ISLANDS / ISLAY July 16th, 2018 - 7th Annual Bourbon Night - River Mill th th Friday August 24 , 2018 - 11 Annual Premium Night - River Mill st 1 Nosing: Lowland - AUCHENTOSHAN 18 YEARS OLD September 17th, 2018 - Campbeltown / Lowland / Speyside / (introduced by: Philip Henderson) Highlands / Islands / Islay - River Mill Soup: Butternut Squash Bisque - Pumpkin Seeds, Pumpkin Oil, October 15th, 2018 - Speyside / Highlands - River Mill Croutons, Candied Apples November 19th, 2018 - Speyside - River Mill th nd (Orkney) December 10 , 2018 - Christmas Dinner - River Mill 2 Nosing: Islands - HIGHLAND PARK 10 YO (introduced by: Anthony Kaduck) ------3rd Nosing: Speyside - INCHGOWER 20 YEAR OLD (introduced by: Bill Gorham) Salad: Scamorza - Grilled Bread, with Grilled Mushroom, Winners at the June BBQ Arugula, Porcini, Vinaigrette

4th Nosing: North Highland - GLENMORANGIE 18 YO Perfect Attendance Award Winners (introduced by: Mike Patchett) Roberto Di Fazio alongside Bill Gorham, Conny & Entree: Grilled Swordfish - Braised Romano Beans, Eggplant Caponata, Arugula, & Fennel John Leighton

5th Nosing: Islay - CAOL ILA 12 YEARS OLD (introduced by: Chantaille Buczynski) Dessert: Cocoa & Cappuccino

th 6 Nosing: Campbeltown - SPRINGBANK 15 YEARS OLD (introduced by: Doug Perkins) ------

COST OF THE MALTS

- SPRINGBANK 15 YEAR OLD SINGLE MALT SCOTCH VINTAG ES 627307 | 750 mL bottle Price: $151.95 Spirits, 46.0% Alcohol/Vol.

- AUCHENTOSHAN 18 YEARS OLD LOWLAND SINGLE MALT LCBO 143339 | 750 mL bottle Price: $94.10 Spirits, ------Whisky/Whiskey, Scotch Single Malts 43.0% Alcohol/Vol. Final Exam Winners (out of 18 points) - FIRST EDITION INCHGOWER SHERRY 20 YEAR OLD SCOTCH LCBO 286814 | 700 mL bottle Price: $242.70 Spirits, David Simourd (12 of 18) - Springbank 18 YO Whisky/Whiskey, Scotch Single Malts 55.9% Alcohol/Vol. Bruce Thompson (9 of 18) - Aberfeldy 21 YO http://whiskyadvocate.com/7-cask-types-used-to-finish-whisky/ Mike Patchett (9 of 18) - Jura Brooklyn Sandy Finucan (7 of 18) - Tamdhu 10 YO WHISKY 101 Karen Sargent (6 of 18) - Lagavulin 8 YO Need a cheat sheet for the different types of casks used Leonard Mackenzie (6 of 18) - Macallan 12 YO Elegancia to finish whisky? This guide covers the seven main categories. Allen Stewart (6 of 18) - Royal Brackla 16 YO You’ll be tasting the difference between port and sherry finishes in no time! Serge Acay (6 of 18) – Auchentoshan Virgin Oak WOOD FINISH Common Cask Name: Barrel Wood: Virgin American oak, Irish oak, Japanese oak, etc. Volume: Usually 200 – 500 liters, though quarter casks are 80 liters Comes from: Country of origin Typical flavors: Spice, vanilla, sweet oak Get tasting: Midleton Dair Ghaelach, Octomore 7.4, Arran The Bothy Quarter Cask WINE FINISH Common Cask Name: Barrel or barrique Wood: Typically French oak Volume: Up to 220 liters Comes from: Local to each wine region, e.g. Bordeaux, France Typical flavors: Varies according to wine. Sauternes has notes of fresh bread, tart au citron, and crème caramel. Bordeaux gives red berry, cherry, and plum. Get tasting: Glenmorangie Quarter Century, Age of Discovery 19 year old Red Wine Cask Finish, Glenmorangie Pride ------1981 PORT FINISH Results of the JUNE Raffle. The winners were: Common Cask Name: Pipe or barrique Wood: Usually French oak - Mike Patchett won the Aberfeldy 12YO Volume: Up to 600 liters for a port pipe, up to 220 liters for a port - Serge Acay won the BenRiach 15YO barrique $ Comes from: Portugal During the course of the raffle a total of 410 raised. Typical flavors: Berry fruits, red currant, sultana Thank you everyone! Get tasting: Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban, Angel’s Envy Port Barrel Finish, Laphroaig Brodir, Balvenie PortWood 21 year old. ------SHERRY FINISH Common Cask Name: Butt or puncheon Types: Pedro Ximénez, oloroso, amontillado, fino, manzanilla, etc. Wood: European or American oak Volume: Up to 500 liters Comes from: Jerez, Spain Typical flavors: Dates, walnut, sultana Get tasting: Balvenie DoubleWood, Lagavulin Distillers Edition, Glenmorangie Lasanta MADEIRA FINISH Common Cask Name: Drum Wood: Portuguese oak Volume: Up to 650 liters Comes from: Portugal Typical flavors: Sweet fruits, figs, spice, Get tasting: Laphroaig Cairdeas 2016, Tyrconnell 10 year old Madeira Cask Finish RUM FINISH Common Cask Name: Puncheon Wood: American oak Volume: Up to 500 liters Comes from: Caribbean Typical flavors: Molasses, vanilla, tropical fruits Get tasting: Balvenie Caribbean Cask, Teeling Small Batch Rum Cask Finish, Angel’s Envy Rum Cask Finish BEER FINISH Common Cask Name: Barrel Wood: American oak Volume: Up to 200 liters Comes from: Usually a local brewery Typical flavors: Sweetness, malt, creamy Get tasting: Glenfiddich IPA Experiment, Jameson Caskmates, Mackmyra Vinterrök

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Top 10 best value for money Scotch 12th June, 2017 by Nicola Carruthers – www.thespiritsbusiness.com ------The Scotch whisky category is flying high, with exports finally returning to growth in 2016. From single grain to Islay single malt, SB presents the best value for money expressions on the 7 Cask Types Used To Finish Whisky market. AUGUST 22, 2017 - JONNY MCCORMICK - FROM SPRING 2017 The Spirits Business held its annual Scotch Whisky abv, the “refined, rich” whisky has notes of “baked apple or pears, Masters last month, where an experienced panel of judges complemented by a rich, toasty oak character”. recognised the best bottlings in the business. Looking across multiple categories, from single grain to ------blended malts and regional single malts, a wide range of Scotch whiskies were awarded the top accolades of Master and Gold medals 10 Essential Whiskies Everyone Should Own (And Why) for their quality. JUNE 1, 2016 - JONNY MCCORMICK - FROM SUMMER 2016 The individual scores of each entrant have not been Every whisky drinker starts out with a single bottle, but revealed, however these are 10 of the highest rated medalists in the many of us quickly acquire more and more. Different whiskies suit competition, in no particular order. different occasions, after all. If you’re looking to cover all the basic While some expressions are not standard priced, our bases, but aren’t sure where to start, use this list as a guide. judges have given each Scotch whisky listed here the seal of 1. A Versatile Mixer: Jameson approval for offering excellent quality within their respective price A quality drop suitable for long, cooling drinks on hazy summer categories. afternoons, but sufficiently flavorsome for everyday consumption. 2. The Quintessential Blend: Chivas Regal 18 year old Aberlour A’Bunadh Batch 57 - Price: £49 A fine luxury that exemplifies the exacting skills of the blender’s Bottled at 60.7% abv, Aberlour A’Bunadh is one of two expressions to claim a discerning nose and palate. Master medal in a bumper flight of Speyside – No Age Statement. Made with 3. A Dependable Straight Bourbon: Evan Williams Single Barrel whisky drawn from Spanish oloroso Sherry butts and bottled at cask strength, For evenings when you crave sweetness, corn, oak, and complex the bottling is described as having “fruit and nut” flavours with layers of spices as you marvel at the reddening skies. “chocolate and Christmas spices”. 4. A My-Oh-My Rye: High West Rendezvous Rye Balbair 1990 - Price: £102 An arrestingly powerful hit of spice and cinnamon for sipping or Moving into Scotland’s Highlands and Islands single malts, Balblair 1990, the mixing. only expression in the Ultra Premium category was deemed a Master. One 5. A Dram with Universal Appeal: Highland Park 12 year old judge described it as having “a lot of layers, and a lot going on” without being A can’t-go-wrong whisky guaranteed to put a keen smile on every “unbalanced”. Distilled in 1990, it was set aside to mature in ex-Bourbon face. casks, then 21 years later, the whisky was moved over to oloroso Sherry butts 6. The Power of the Pot Still: Green Spot for the last two years of maturation. A thick, oily-textured revelation bursting with ripeness for

Port Ellen 33 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) - contemplative drinking. 7. A Guileful Persuader: Glenmorangie Nectar D’Or Price: £999.95 Enable recent converts to understand the influence of the Bottled at 47.5% abv, Port Ellen 33 Year Old is the sixth batch of Port Ellen cask (while making them eternally grateful). independently bottled by That Boutique-y Whisky Company, and the first to boast an age statement on its label from the closed Islay distillery. Described 8. A Japanese Grand Master: Yamazaki 18 year old as “tremendously good” by one judge, the bottle’s label features Jon Beach of You must be swift and decisive, for like the cherry blossoms, their Fiddler’s Whisky Bar, looking out to sea with his filling pipe by his side. presence in our lives can be ephemeral. 9. A Smokin’ Good Islay: Lagavulin 16 year old Dewar’s - Price: £180 Surrender your senses to the ardent call of peat-sweet smoke, Moving on to the Blended: Ultra Premium flight, a Master was awarded to rooted in the liquid from this elemental island. Dewar’s Signature, which was praised for its “creamy” mouthfeel, sweet/floral 10. A Trophy Whisky: Glenfarclas 40 year old palate and tremendous balance. Dewar’s Signature is crafted by blending The one that cost a little more than you care to remember; an together “the rarest of rare whiskies from across Scotland”. The backbone of the whisky is a 27-year-old single malt whisky crafted at Aberfeldy Distillery. indulgent reward.

Chivas Regal Ultis - Price: £165 ------One of two expressions to grab a Master in the Blended Malt: Ultra Premium flight, Chivas Regal’s first blended malt Scotch whisky contains liquid from 9 Highly Rated Single Malt Scotches Under $100 five Speyside distilleries – Tormore, Longmorn, Strathisla, Allt A’Bhainne and AUGUST 23, 2017 - SUSANNAH SKIVER BARTON - http://whiskyadvocate.com Braeval. The Chivas Brothers-owned brand claims less than 1% of its casks are individually selected by Chivas Regal’s blending team to create Ultis.

The Glenlivet 18 Years Old - Price: £63 Deemed “exquisite” and “honey and golden syrup-led” by our expert judging panel, The Glenlivet 18 Years Old grabbed a Master in the Speyside: Aged 13- 18 Years category. The classic Speyside dram is described as “full and rich” with notes of “manuka honey and walnut”. The expression goes through a combination of cask types, including both first and second-fill American oak and ex-Sherry oak.

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Price: £25 Bottled at 40% abv, Glenfiddich 12 Year Old is carefully matured in American oak and European oak Sherry casks for at least 12 years, then mellowed in oak marrying tuns to create “sweet and subtle oak” flavours. It certainly didn’t disappoint the judging panel who proclaimed it a Master in the Speyside: Aged Locating the best bang for your buck in single malt up to 12 Years flight. scotch can require some serious searching. It’s no secret that scotch prices have crept up in the last few years and many releases Benromach 35 Years Old - Price: £450 are small in quantity. And while tasting through thousands of bottles Described as an “exceptional” whisky and “very high quality”, Benromach 35 to find the best values isn’t an entirely unappealing endeavor, we Years Old is matured in first-fill Sherry oaks and has notes of “cinnamon and beeswax polish, stewed pear and a delicate charred Oak edge”. The whisky realize not everyone has the time, or the budget, to do so. Here then was crafted at the distillery before the Urquhart family, owners of leading are 9 splurge-worthy whiskies that top of our list of favorites and sell whisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail, revived it in 1998. for under $100—some considerably less! Best of all, these whiskies are available on many store shelves—you may even have one in your The Balvenie PortWood 21 Year Old - Price: £136 liquor cabinet already. They deliver on aroma, flavor, and finish, Bottled at 40% abv, The Balvenie PortWood 21 year old single malt whisky is a offering superb quality for less money than you would spend on a blend of rare Balvenie transferred to Port casks, or pipes, which have held fine night out. Port wines. On the nose, it is described as a “perfume of fruity and ripe raisin TRY ONE OF THESE 90+ POINT SCOTCHES FOR LESS THAN $100 notes, backed by a nutty dryness”, while on the palate it is “creamy and silky with fruit, honey and spice notes”. Glenfarclas 17 year old—90 points, $99 The sherry-centric house style of Glenfarclas is at its best here: Oak Cross - Price: £43.99 fruity, oaky, sweet, and dense, a dram our reviewer described as “seductive…a femme fatale of a malt.” Let yourself be lured in—you won’t regret it. (And if Winning a Master medal in the Blended Malt: Super Premium flight was you’re traveling through the UK or Europe and want to try another excellent Compass Box’s Oak Cross. One judge said: “A lot of care has been put into Glenfarclas, pick up a bottle of the 15 year old, which rivals its older sibling for the blending – it felt deliberate”. The name Oak Cross comes from the use of satisfying, lush drinkability.) both American and French oak in the maturation of this whisky. Bottled at 43% Craigellachie 13 year old—90 points, $53 Chewy, robust, and a bit old-fashioned in just the right way, Such a timeless experience is highly adaptable to the drinker. Craigellachie is a meaty malt that leaves a strong impression. Enjoy bold fruit Though it may only last a few moments, a well-aged flavors and a “lift of (good) sulfur”—a welcome bit of character imparted by scotchcelebrates milestones in our lives. We toast marriages, the distillery’s use of worm tub condensers. graduations, career movements, the lives of those both old and Loch Lomond 18 year old—90 points, $99 young. Each glass that graces our pursed lips both tells a story and Fun fact: In the Tintin comics, Captain Haddock’s preferred brand of whisky is Loch Lomond. Even if you aren’t a foul-mouthed, bearded cartoon simultaneously hatches a new one, immortalizing the experience sailor, you’ll find plenty to enjoy in this sweet, fruity, and spicy whisky that has long after the glass empties. And in celebration of this timeless just the right touch of peat smoke. affair, we wanted to introduce you to what we consider the best anCnoc Cutter—90 points, $65 single malt scotch whiskies for under $100 that served us well Do you have doubts that a distillery that normally makes without breaking the bank. Cheers. unpeated whisky can pull off a heavily peated single malt? Let Cutter allay them. At 20.5 ppm, it’s ashy and medicinal, but rounded out with citrus and SPEYSIDE sweet vanilla. If you like that profile, try the other expressions in anCnoc’s While geographically small, the Speyside region of Scotland peated range, like Rutter and Flaughter. houses over half of the country’s malt distilleries. Receiving its Glen Moray 15 year old—90 points, $55 nomenclature from the lush and fertile valley of the River Spey, the Or upgrade to Glen Moray 18 year old—90 points, $90 region is known for producing flavor profiles full of honey, vanilla, Glen Moray rolled out a new line of age-statement whiskies last winter, and and fresh fruit such as apples or pears. Its whisky is both refined they’ve proven to be quite the incredible value. The 15 year old is aged in and elegant, aged often in sherry casks to over decades resulting in bourbon and sherry casks, showing off both sweetness and spiciness. Trade up to the 18 year old if you want more fruit, malt, oak and toffee flavors: It’ll more dried fruit and the sweet spice flavor profiles. still come in under a Benjamin. THE GLENLIVET 18 YR. Glenmorangie Bacalta—91 points, $100 Once you’ve won multiple gold medals at the International Wine Okay, it’s at $100, not under it—but depending on where you and Spirits Competition there’s little reason for experimentation. And shop, you may find it for even less. Glenmorangie’s 2017 Private Edition rightly so. The Glenlivet pours as a classic Speyside with a flavor release highlights fruit and sweetness, thanks to its two-year finish in Malmsey profile full with notes of tannic oak, honey and walnut with subtle Madeira casks. If you can’t find Bacalta after its limited stocks have sold out, apple and orange pairings making their way forward with every just about any whisky in Glenmorangie’s core range will match it for tastiness additional sip. It’s got a spicy oak finish and overall boasts quite the and value. Oban Little Bay—92 points, $75 significant but well-rounded banquet. There’s little room for debate Get ready for a kaleidoscope of flavors. Little Bay spins from malt here, it’s simply an all-around brilliant scotch. PURCHASE: $70 and salt to dark chocolate, citrus fruits, and berries, before whirling into GLENFIDDICH 18 YR. baking spices, oak and a long finish. This is an ideal whisky to linger over. Nothing like a drinking a Scotch that’s old enough to vote in the Lagavulin 16 year old—92 points, $90 upcoming election. And this batch, in particular, will certainly tame Peatheads the world over love Lagavulin for its sweet, subtle any anxiety you may be feeling towards this November. It was character and enduringly affordable price point. At a time when some NAS matured in a mix of Oloroso sherry and bourbon casks yielding a malts of more dubious quality are going for much more money, Lagavulin flavor profile that’s heavy on the fruity side. We’re talking grapefruit remains consistent, classic, and true to itself: a whisky you can always count mixed with baked toffee apples on the nose, candied fruit, cinnamon, on. and toffee on the palate and finishes with salted toffee. It’s a ------quintessential Speyside that deserves serious recognition for its adherence and perfection of tradition. PURCHASE: $72 Sylvain and I were talking at a point last night and we discussed the TOMATIN 18 YR. SHERRY CASK option of trying to find good whiskies at less than $100. I could give Thanks to the sherry cask, this 18-year single malt hosts a body you a list of 20 whiskies for under $100 (Thanks Sylvain Bouffard & more reminiscent of winter than the previous two. Featuring notes of Doug Perkins). Here are 16, some are only available in Quebec. clove and cinnamon with a vanilla and fudge background, the palate Benriach Curiositas is quite sweet and full, to say the least. Tasters will detect hints of Kilchoman Machir Bay honey and barley sugar alongside toasted oak with chocolate, Longrow Peated orange, and cocoa to round everything up. Prepare yourself for a Old Pulteney Navigator or 12 year old long and powerful finish as well with emphasis on tannic oak and a Clynlish 14 modicum of pepper. PURCHASE: $78 Laphroaig Quarter Cask THE BALVENIE 15 YR. Auchentoshen triple wood Boasting a fragrant aroma of vanilla, honeyed sweetness, and Craigellichie 13 hints of heather, this 15-year-old single malt is drawn from a Bruichladdish Rockside Farm or Blue Bottle traditional oak whiskey cask of a single distillation. Each barrel is Glenglassaugh Evolution chosen strictly based on the essential characteristics of Balvenie Johnny Waker Green and each bottling only yields about 350 hand-numbered bottles, Eddu ( From France like a lowland) making each batch a unique and non-duplicated experience. It pours Kilkerran 12 a pale amber color and features a rich and complex palate with Hazelburn delicate spice notes peppered in between its sweeter elements. PURCHASE: $81 ------HIGHLANDS The highlands are certainly one of the most scenic regions of the 15 BEST SINGLE MALT SCOTCHES UNDER $100 country, and ironically the largest. It’s the land of rugged POSTED IN VICES BY MIKE WALDRON - http://hiconsumption.com mountain peaks and heather-covered moorland that no doubt served I’ve never met a scotch fan I didn’t like. As drinkers of the dram, as the inspiration for the country’s countless artists and authors of they appreciate the age-old tradition of distilling a fine single malt the years. As a general rule of thumb, they embody significant peat and exercise patience in the tasting process. Scotch is easily one and smoke, often quite powerful. However since the region is in fact of the most unique spirits around thanks to the cool, damp climate of so large, there are several subsets of the region within the its birth country. Unlike American bourbons and whiskeys, Scotch is Highlands, broken down into the four compass points. But that’s a allowed particularly long maturation, which results in a profile unlike post for another day. anything you’ve ever tried before; enjoyment that’s years in the OBAN 14 YR. making. Every bottle, every glass, every sip, therefore, acts as a time The is located on Scotland’s west coast, close to capsule into the years, decades, and half centuries prior. With each the Islay region, which is quite evident in the profile of this single pour, we’re toasting the labor of revered men from long ago, and malt. The distillery itself is over two centuries old but the methods of with each savory sip, we effectively transport ourselves back in time. distillation have not changed. Thanks to its location, the nose is rich According to an ancient Greek proverb, “A society grows when and smokey with the obvious medical characteristics of the sea such old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” as seaweed and tarry ropes. You’ll also pick up on wood smoke in Rightly so, a great scotch is crafted by men who know one day they congruence with the Highland’s typical estery sweetness that won’t be around to enjoy the spirit. Instead, they distil the drink for transfers to the palate. The aged oak leaves a lasting impression and the enjoyment of their fellow drinkers, their countrymen, their finishes dry with a touch of citrus fruit. PURCHASE: $55 brethren who have yet to be born. In this selfless act, the spirit of the HIGHLAND PARK 15 YR. distillery lives on through the drinker and frankly, we’re all the more enlightened by the act. With a name like Highland Park, it’s difficult to mistake where ISLAY this single malt originates. Known as the northernmost distillery in Much like the notorious Islay region’s landscape and weather, its Scotland in Orkney, it’s named after the distillery’s location on ‘High scotch isn’t for the faint of heart. Windswept, stormy and barren, the Park’ in relation to the lower-lying surrounding area. The whisky region produces malt whiskey with strong peaty and maritime hosts a complex floral nose of citrus fruits and flowers, a nice aromas and flavors. They boast strong salty-iodine flavor profiles addition to the hints of camphor the subtle peat character. It’s and drink much like a captured, distilled and aged winter storm. initially sweet but transitions into a dry smokiness that finishes rich Needless to say, the scotch found here is bursting with flavor from and leaves you wanting more; a quality scotch that’s hard to beat for heavy smokiness to peat to black pepper; deliciously unique and the price point. PURCHASE: $74 intimidating at the same time. THE MACALLAN 12 YR. LAPHROAIG 10 YR. Though many seasoned scotch fans may scoff at a 12-year Laphroaig is known throughout Scotland as one of the country’s vintage, this Highland spirit is nothing to discredit. Often considered most medicinal malts. It’s full of character and opens up big with one of the purest Highlands scotches around, The Macallan is a solid strong and smokey peat notes. Careful attention pulls forth various choice for drinkers both new and old. Nose and palate both allude to spices and licorice as well as a notable dose of salt to boot. The sweet cream and vanilla thanks to the Spanish sherry casks in which palate leads with seaweed, complimented with hints of vanilla ice the vintage is aged. Notes of fresh apple blossom, golden syrup and cream and heavy oak. With each additional sip, a combination of a touch of tropical fruit all encompass themselves within this cardamom, black pepper, and chill accumulate on the palate, so superbly balanced 12-year. It features a medium body and firm much so that this is one of the few scotches that we recommend mouthfeel with notes of hot pastries and marmalade. How could you with a splash of water to really open it up. PURCHASE: $40 not want to give this a try? PURCHASE: $76 LAGAVULIN 16 YR. OLD PULTENEY 17 YR. Another one of my personal favorites, Lagavulin 16 Yr. is one of No need for a port wine, Old Pulteney distils a premier after- those heavily sought-after scotches that will remain timeless. Owing dinner drink thanks to its maturation in Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso its massive peat smoke to the southern Islay region, Lagavulin is a Spanish sherry casks. Naturally this adds quite a bit of depth and go-to pour for any serious scotch drinker. But don’t let the heavy complexity to the spirit, pouring a red amber and rich hue. Traces of smoke and peat deter you. It also offers a rich and thick palate with apples and pears grace the nose with subtle hints of butterscotch. heavy malt and sherry coupled with a fruity sweetness that helps to The palate follows nicely with subtle vanilla and floral notes that pair balance out the heavy smoke and iodine aroma’d nose. There’s a with its full-bodied mouthful quite well. Each sip leaves a long wonderful sweetness to this drink once you get though its rough lasting, memorable finish that keeps you eager to take that next pull. exterior. Just don’t be afraid to take a chance with this one. PURCHASE: $78 Sometimes the best things in life are worth the effort. PURCHASE: ABERLOUR 18 YR. $57 Prior to 2008, unless you lived in the French market, Aberlour ARDBEG UIGEADIAL was out of reach. Luckily for us, this rich and subtly spicy Highland The word “Uigeadial” derives from the Scotch Gaelic for “Dark scotch is now available for all. The nose is creamy, alluding to and Mysterious Place.” And what better name to give this smoke- melted vanilla ice cream in combination with fruity and honeyed show of an Islay? After winning Jim Murray’s 2009 World Whiskey of additions as well. Fresh apples and oranges grace the palate prior to the Year, Ardbeg knew they were on to something. Each pour tasting the sherry and vanilla from the cask. Just one pour and you’ll immediately displays its unique character with multifaceted notes of be immediately persuaded to try another. It’s a familiar scotch that’s peat, dark sugar, espresso beans and tar. The palate leaves nothing sure to please any fan of the Highland region. PURCHASE: $96 to be desired with sweet ripe fruit, black forest honey, malt, and of LOWLANDS course powerful peat and smokey flavors. There are immense Located south of the Highland region are the country’s medical flavorings here as well with a drawn-out, caramel, and Lowlands, known for its rolling hills best suited for growing grain for peat smoke finish. PURCHASE: $64 the area’s whisky. Much like the soft and tame landscape, Lowland scotch is known for its lighter body and color than the drink’s Highland counterpart and little to nonexistent peaty profile on the ------palate. Rather, Lowland scotch is respected for its fresh, light, and Scientists discover why ‘whisky tastes better with water’ floral characteristics. 18th August, 2017 by Amy Hopkins - - http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com GLENKINCHIE 12 YR. There are numerous ways to enjoy whisky – straight, on Here’s the new entry level vintage from Glenkinchie, who the rocks, with water, or mixed in a cocktail – but two Swedish replaced their 10-year with this option back in 2007. This will be a scientists have recently published a paper supporting the idea that quite lighter offering than the Three Wood (below) with a light yet whisky tastes better with water. slightly fragrant nose of cereal, some nutty characteristics, and Björn Karlsson and Ran Friedman, who work at Linnaeus barley. You wouldn’t guess from the appearance but the palate is University in Sweden, set out to discover how and why water dilution quite fruity with some surprising notes of Madeira and stewed fruits. impacts the flavour of whisky favourably in their co-authored paper, Tannic oak lingers in the finish with additional notes of fresh grass. ‘Dilution of whisky – the molecular perspective’. A fine, fresh, and well-rounded offering from the Lowland distillery. Karlsson and Friedman carried out computer simulations PURCHASE: $43 of water/ethanol mixtures, and discovered that water enhances the AUCHENTOSHAN THREE WOOD concentration of flavour compounds on the surface of whisky, I’ll admit to a little bias here when claiming this Lowland scotch releasing complex aromas. to be one of the best for the price. Namely because of its unique “The taste of whisky is primarily linked to so-called distillation process leading to one of the smoothest flavor profiles amphipathic molecules, which are made up of hydrophobic and around. That’s because it’s matured in three different casks (Pedro hydrophilic parts,” explained Karlsson. Ximenez Sherry, bourbon, and Oloroso Sherry) hence the name “One such molecule is guaiacol, a substance that ‘Three Wood’. And if you’re a scotch drinker you know this develops when the grain is dried over peat smoke when making malt combination yields a rum-like quality of cooked fruit, sherry, toffee whisky, providing the smoky flavour to the whisky.” and an all-around rich flavor profile. Ripe dark forest fruit, chocolate, The scientists found that guaiacol was more likely to be and more sherry continue to dominate the palate and the Three present at the “liquid-air interface” of a whisky with concentrations Wood finishes ultra smooth with lingering toffee notes and chewy of ethanol up to 45%. wood. Simply amazing. PURCHASE: $53 “This suggests that, in a glass of whisky, guaiacol will BLADNOCH 11 YR. therefore be found near the surface of the liquid, where it contributes Pouring a smooth amber color the Blanch hosts hints of sherry, to both the smell and taste of the spirit,” said Freidman. a fruity fragrance, and a lemon nose that’s both inviting the “Interestingly, a continued dilution down to 27% resulted intriguing. There’s also a lot happening on the palate almost in an increase of guaiacol at the liquid-air interface. An increased immediately thanks to the sherry start. The 11-year then takes you percentage, over 59%, had the opposite effect, that is to say, the through the rolling hills of Scotland’s grassy lowlands with notes of ethanol interacted more strongly with the guaiacol, driving the cereal grain, finishing with those flowery, lemony notes that initially molecule into the solution away from the surface.” come through on the nose. The Bladnoch doesn’t tease. It gives you The study therefore concluded that the taste and aroma exactly what you want and expect from a Lowland. And in a world of of guaiacol – as well as other similar compounds in whisky – are unpredictables, we’re perfectly okay with that. PURCHASE: $59 “enhanced when the spirit is diluted prior to bottling, and this taste A relatively new showing from . This is may be more pronounced on further dilution in the glass”. one to seek out, especially if you are making the jump across the However, one question remains unanswered – since pond from the bourbon and rye camp over to scotch. aroma and taste are “highly individual” experiences, Karlsson and COMPASS BOX ASYLA ($52) Friedman claim it is not clear just how much water one should add to One of my all time favorite blends, Asyla has a larger than their dram. most (50%) malt-to-grain ratio and is aged in first-fill American oak. It highlights an elegant balance of bright citrus notes and vanilla. ------SESSION WHISKIES A session whisky refers to whiskies which are not meant Auchentoshan’s New Malt Order debuts whisky to contemplate. They are ever so easy to drink. Just pour a dram, 5th July, 2017 by Annie Hayes - http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com listen to music, chat with your friends, read a book, whatever. Beam Suntory-owned Scotch Auchentoshan has developed a GLEN GRANT 12 YEAR ($47) limited edition single malt whisky in collaboration with 12 international Soft sweet notes of floral honey and malty goodness. A bartenders, called The Bartenders’ Malt. The Bartenders’ Malt has been created ‘by bartenders, for bartenders’ distillery that doesn’t get near the attention it deserves. It is a recent Created ‘by bartenders, for bartenders’, every element of The Bartenders’ Malt addition to their portfolio and just had to be included on this list. has been developed by The New Malt Order – a cocktail competition and GLENROTHES SELECT RESERVE ($49) collective launched as part of Auchentoshan’s ‘Distilled Different’ campaign – This Speyside distillery will typically release vintage including cask selection, packaging design and branding. dated whiskies—an unusual thing in the whisky world. This however, The Bartenders’ Malt is said to offer dried apricots, milk, is a blending of several vintages and shows off lovely caramel and chocolate, honey and green tobacco leaf on the nose, with “delicate floral vanilla notes. cherry blossom”, “buttery brioche” and “zesty notes of ginger” on the palate. The inaugural New Malt Order competition launched in 2016 and THE BALVENIE DOUBLEWOOD 12 YEAR ($60) invited entrants from five countries to create bitters using Auchentoshan new This bottling was first introduced in 1993 and has make spirit, which would then be added to their own signature Auchentoshan become an icon of single malt whisky. Aged in refill bourbon barrels & Ale serve. before finishing its final 9 months in sherry casks, it highlights The shortlist was judged by flavors of toasted malt, vanilla and baking spices. This should be an expert panel in each country, resulting required drinking for everyone. in a collective of 12 individuals, who were invited to Glasgow for an immersive RICH, SWEET DRAMS experience with Auchentoshan’s master Have a bit of a sweet tooth? Looking for an after dinner dram to pair blender that spanned technical insights, with your cigar? Look no further. sensory experiments, personality pairings, ABERLOUR 12 YEAR DOUBLE CASK MATURED ($55) and a blending session. Aberlour is known for using a fair amount of sherry casks Each blend created by the 12 for their whiskies, and this whisky is no exception. Spending time in bartenders was then combined to create both bourbon and sherry casks, it is a fruitcake of a whisky (but in The Bartenders’ Malt, and the bottled features their indivudkla signatures to the best possible way). reflect this. THE MACALLAN 12 YEAR ($60) Judith Giegerich, senior This whisky has definitely converted a great many folks international brand manager malts for on to the wonders of scotch. Lusciously fruity with almonds and Beam Suntory, said: “Throughout this baking spices, this is one to sip and fall down the rabbit hole. incredible journey, the New Malt Order GLENMORANGIE NECTAR D’OR ($74) bartenders have showcased exactly why Aptly named “gold nectar”, this whisky is aged for its they were selected to join Auchentoshan’s unique global collective. The Bartenders’ final two years in French Sauternes dessert wine casks. Rich honey, Malt is imprinted with their collective golden apricots, peaches and on and on. Just do it. curiosity, authenticity and an LIGHTLY PEATED WHISKIES unmistakable passion for what they do. If you’re ready to dip your toes into the wonderful world “They have each made an indelible mark on our single malt to of peat, these lightly peated whiskies are a great place to start. They create not just a new liquid but a new interpretation of our brand. We’re proud provide enough peat to give you an introduction to the category, and to champion the talents of dynamic bartenders from around the world who refuse to be constrained by tradition and look forward to sharing The show that Islay isn’t the only place to use peat. Bartenders’ Malt with the global bartending community.” ARDMORE LEGACY ($44) The Bartenders’ Malt is available at an RRP of £45, €40, and US$52.50, and is Representing the Highlands, Ardmore is an underrated available exclusively in the on-trade. distillery, so you may have to do a little hunting for this marque. Honey, heather and touches of salt with a light touch of smoke make ------this one a good entry level peated whisky. HIGHLAND PARK 12 YEAR ($55) SCOTCH WHISKY: WHERE TO BEGIN The peat used here is sourced from the Orkney Islands, by Stephanie Moreno - July 27, 2017 - https://blog.distiller.com/scotch-whisky-beginners/ where Highland Park resides. This whisky shows off its mix of I love Scotch whisky. If I had to choose just one drink to vanilla, honey and citrus notes with the smoky peat flavors gently have for the rest of my life, it would most certainly hail from showing on the finish. Scotland—which one I’d choose is a whole ‘nother story, but I SPRINGBANK 10 YEAR ($64) digress. I admit, Scotch whisky can feel overwhelming, especially Springbank is the only distillery in Scotland to do 100% of the when you are first starting out. If you are given a whisky whisky making process on-site, from malting to bottling and like Laphroaig as your first sampling, you might presume that all everything in between. This Campbeltown distillery is definitely one Scotch whisky tastes like band-aids and motor oil (Laphroaig, you to keep on your radar. If you want to take the peat level up a notch, know I love you, but you are not for everyone!). check out their Longrow heavily peated whiskies. For us devout Scotch whisky fans, we know that there is a wide world of flavors and styles to appreciate. But if you are just ------getting into the category, where do you begin? Here, I’ve compiled my recommendations for you to try—generally widely available, but all worthy of the hunt. Average US retail prices included. Glen Scotia intros 18-year-old single malt 31st August, 2017 by Annie Hayes - www.thespiritsbusiness.com DON’T OVERLOOK THE BLENDS Campbeltown whisky distillery Glen Scotia has expanded its Blended whiskies and blended malts are often shunned portfolio with the launch of Glen Scotia 18 Year Old. by whisky snobs. Don’t listen to them. Below are great The liquid that makes up the new release has been maturated representations of their respective categories. They are versatile and in oak casks for a minimum of 17 years before being married and finished do well on the rocks or in highball cocktails. The perfect drink to in Oloroso sherry casks for 12 months and bottled. have neat when the sun is still shining. The resulting whisky is said to “embody the signature MONKEY SHOULDER ($38) aromas of Campbeltown”, with notes of vanilla oak, sea spray and spicy A blended malt, not a blended whisky. Honey, malt and aromatic fruits. orange marmalade make this a good one to add to your to-try list. “ is one of only three surviving Definite crowd pleaser. Campbeltown Scotch whisky distilleries and much of the original design JOHNNIE WALKER SELECT CASKS RYE CASK FINISH ($46) has remained the same over that time, with the stillroom, dunnage warehouse and fermenters all dating back to the 19th century,” said Glen the distillery,” says Bill. “They all have the same character of water and we can Scotia’s , Michael Henry. turn them on and off as required.” “Glen Scotia 18 Year Old is bottled at 46% ABV, natural This is one of the distillery’s malt storage areas. Floor maltings colour and is non-chill filtered ensuring the whisky’s rich smooth taste closed at Glenmorangie in 1977, when the distillery doubled in size to four and distinctive flavours are preserved. On the nose you will detect the stills. The site doubled in size again in 1994 to eight stills, adding a further four scent of sweet toffee, perfumed floral notes and an air of crisp saltiness. stills in 2009 to reach 12 in total. When running at full capacity, the maltings “On the palate, it imparts notes of rich deep vanilla fruit could produce approximately 30 tonnes per week, Bill says – 300 tonnes short flavours, with mild hints of apricot, pineapple and plump sultana. The of its current requirements. Another issue that lead to its subsequent closure finish is long and dry, with gentle warming spice. A true taste of Glen was the “unbelievably inconsistent” quality from floor maltings. “The sales Scotia and Campbeltown.” malts are malted to our own unique specification,” he adds. The barley Priced at £85 for 700ml, Glen Scotia 18 Year Old is available Glenmorangie uses is 100% Scottish, and around 85% of it is harvested from to buy from independent whisky retailers, online and on the Glen Scotia within a 75-mile radius of the distillery. “It doesn’t need to be – the barley from website. England, from Germany, from France is perfectly good quality – but we just It will also be made available in global markets, including like the idea of keeping things local,” says Bill. Taiwan, Germany, Belgium and Poland. The next stop on the tour is the mill house – “on the face of it a relatively unexciting part of the process, but to a geek like me this is a ------magnificent thing to see,” says Bill. The distillery houses a classic four-roll Glen Scotia releases 25yo single malt whisky Porteus mill. The top set of 30th May, 2017 by Kristiane Sherry - http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com rollers, which crack the malt Loch Lomond Group-owned Glen Scotia has launched a 25-year- kernel open, are set far old expression to mark the 2017 Campbeltown Whisky Festival. apart, while the bottom set Bottled at 48.8% abv and non-chill-filtered, the liquid was of rollers are adjusted matured in American oak barrels before being married in first-fill ex-Bourbon depending on the barely casks for 12 months. variety. Milling a 10-tonne Unveiled during the festival on 24 May, the “maritime influenced” mash takes about two and a single malt was created to reflect the history of the distilling region, with the half hours. At the end of bottle carrying Campbeltown co-ordinates. each day, mash men draw There were once over 30 distilleries on the Kintyre peninsular, samples of the ground malt, or grist, and weigh out 100 grams. The sample is but today only three remain operational. poured into a sift box and shaken 60 times, separating it into three portions: “I created the 25 year old with the history of Campbeltown in husk, grits, and fine flour. “Typically we’re looking for a 20:70:10 ratio,” says mind,” said master blender Michael Henry. Bill, “it’s critically important that the distillery team stay on top of the particle “For many years, trade has come through this port town bringing size ratio”. Failing to do so will affect yield and slow down production. Once fruits and spices from all over the world on its salty sea breezes. I wanted the the grist has been through the mill, it’s stored in grist hoppers for a maximum liquid to reflect this. of three to four hours. “The signature nose has hints of vanilla oak, interwoven with We press on to the mash house – where the grist is loaded into subtle notes of sea spray and spicy aromatic fruits. On the palate, it boasts the mashing machine. At the same time, preheated Tarlogie spring water tangy orange and juicy red apples mixed with a caramel sweetness. Its finish is comes out one of two heating tanks. “At this stage, we must ensure that the a long lingering taste of sea salt with a spicy note of ground ginger.” strike temperature – which is the temperature of the cool ground malt as it hits Iain McAlister, Glen Scotia distillery manager, commented: the hot spring water – equalises out at 63.5 degrees celcius,” says Bill. “One or “We’re extremely proud of our newly released 25-year-old malt and we’re two degrees either side will have an impact on the conversion of starch to confident that everyone who gives it a try is going to love it too. In recent sugar.” The entire process takes place upon what is referred to as a “false years, our single malts have won some major industry awards and I can see bottom” – a series of fine mesh plates. Sugary “wort” is drained out of the our 25-year-old challenging the current leaders for a few more titles. bottom into balancing vessel called the underback. From here, the wort goes “While our 25-year-old maintains the unique character through a heat exchanger, where it is cooled and then pumped into the associated with Glen Scotia single malts, its gentle maturation in American oak washbacks for fermentation. and then finished in first-fill bourbon casks delivers an intense depth and a To ferment the wort, three different sets of water are run through nose that will have drinkers almost feeling the Atlantic breeze blowing in over the washback. “The first and second waters are combined – the second water the Campbeltown coast.” goes on at a slightly higher temperature,” says Bill. “The third water takes the Whisky writer Charles MacLean, who led a tasting at the launch remaining 2% out… and goes back into the heating tanks to be used as the event, added: “I’m very impressed by Glen Scotia’s new 25-year-old. Even on first water of the next mash. We’re wasting nothing.” The remaining draff is the nose you can detect the age. rich in protein, oil and fibre – and so is sold to local farmers to feed cattle and “It has all the characteristics that you’d expect from Glen Scotia sheep. but with a roundness to it. It is very nice indeed.” The next stop Glen Scotia 25yo will retail at £250 for a 70cl bottle, available is the still house. Here, the from whisky shops from June. fermented wash is filled into Last year, Loch Lomond Group released a trio of Glen Scotia wash stills, where an oily single malts as part of a travel retail-exclusive collection. liquid called low wines is produced. “We have a ------completely balanced distillation, which basically tour with Dr Bill Lumsden means one washback will fill 21st August, 2017 by Annie Hayes - www.thespiritsbusiness.com four wash stills, which in turn The tour begins at Glenmorangie’s main water source, the will fill four spirit stills – so Tarlogie Springs. Situated in the Tarlogie Hills above the distillery, the spring we don’t get dummy runs or is enough to satisfy its entire production needs. “When the distillery is inconsistent strength of running flat-out we can do 33 mashes a week, which equates to 330 metric spirit,” says Bill. tonnes, giving us six million litres The distillery operates with 12 collecting bowls in the spirits safe, shown in the of alcohol,” says Bill. “To put that centre of the image. The first cut – or “heads” – of the distillation come into the into perspective, some of the new still at around 74-75% alcohol. Distillery manager Kenny Macdonald then cuts so-called craft distilleries that are to the heart of the distillation; manually separating the flow into the springing up will do 50,000 litres a Intermediate Spirit Receiver. He then runs the stills very slowly until the year… The strength goes down to 60% abv, before collecting the third cut, the “tails”. The in , which produces heads and the tails are mixed together with the next batch of low wines, and , can do about 150 the entire process starts again. “At the end of the spirit run the strength is million litres of spirit each year – always 68% abv,” says Bill. “If it ever varies from that, we know something has so we are medium-to-small in the gone wrong in the production process.” All being well, the new make spirit is great scheme of things.” destined for the warehouse. To protect the water “Glenmorangie is arguably the archetypal single malt Scotch source from any potential impact that farming or property development could whisky matured in American oak, and historically we believe we were the first have, The Glenmorangie Company owns 1,000 acres of land surrounding the company in Scotland to use ex-Bourbon barrels” says Bill. “We’ve got records spring. The distillery also has two other back-up springs: the Kelpies, nearby, going back to the late 1940s showing the company importing American oak and “a third super-secret one”. “They’re all connected to the pipe that leads to Bourbon barrels. That kind of set a trend, and nowadays around 90% of all Scotch whisky is matured in American oak.” Glenmorangie’s policy, however, goes one stage further, with each barrels manufactured to the distillery’s Reserved Seating specification. The whole process takes eight years from start to finish. “The - Complimentary Reserved Seating will only be provided to groups of cost of one of these standard barrels there is about four times the cost of a standard Bourbon barrel – but more than anything else I think this is the real four (4) or greater, when requested. difference with Glenmorangie. So, how does the process work? “What we’re looking for is so------called slow-growth or tight grained oak – between eight and 12 growth rings per inch,” says Bill. “Any more than that and the wood becomes too brittle, any Reservation policy less and the wood becomes too heavy and dense and you don’t extract as - The agreement with the Kitchen’s requires that we provide seven (7) much flavour from it.” Once the optimum trees have been identified, they are business days notice for them to guarantee accommodation for our transported to sawmills in requested numbers. To accommodate the Kitchen's needs and meet Tennessee and Arkensas and our contractual obligation with them; our members are requested to quarter-sawn into staves. “The respond to the emailed invitation seven (7) business days prior to the normal practice for a stave like respective dinner to guarantee a seat at the dinner. Following the like that is to dry it in an oven, which will take anything between RSVP date members will be placed on a waitlist. two and six weeks, but the - For these individuals the process will be as follows, using the Monday September 18th, 2017 dinner date as an example: wood’s still very immature, very th green, and you get a lot of - Dinner invitations will be sent out Friday August 18 , 2017. Please resinous characters,” Bill respond to me ([email protected]). I will then acknowledge that explains. “Our wood is allowed you have a seat. Please understand that if you do not receive a to season naturally in the open response you are not guaranteed a seat at the respective dinner. In air for a minimum of two years, typically between two and three years. The such circumstances (e.g., computer glitches) please e-mail me again wood matures, the tannins [are] broken down, the internal structure relaxes or call me (613-532-5285). and it releases more of these nice vanilla and crème brûlée flavours.” - Unless otherwise stated accommodation at the dinner will be The staves guaranteed for all members who respond by Friday September 1st, are then sent to the 2017 @ 6pm. Brown-Forman cooperage - Once the RSVP date has been achieved I will e-mail a spreadsheet in Louisville, Kentucky informing everyone of their status and amount due. and coopered into 200- litre capacity barrels. “The standard practice ------for a Bourbon barrel is to give it a very heavy char – Cancellation policy a so-called alligator - Using the same example as above, anyone who cancels anytime char,” explains Bill. “Our prior to Friday September 1st, 2017 @ 6pm will be removed from the barrels are toasted using list. heat rather than naked - Anyone canceling between Friday September 1st, 2017 @ 6pm and flame for around three Monday September 18th, 2017 will be expected to pay for the cost of hours, which penetrates much more deeply into the wood; it’s a much more the dinner and scotch ($60). It is the responsibility of the member who gentle process. It’s then given a 30-second char.” The heads are put on the cancels their (or their guest’s) reservation to find a replacement. If I barrels and filled with American whiskey for four years prior to being shipped am asked to find a substitute and one is found, then the member will back to Glenmorangie. Does it matter which whiskey is used? “Frankly from be asked to pay for 50% of their dinner cost. my perspective it doesn’t matter, as long as it’s got a first filling of spirit to th take the woodiness out.” - Anyone who fails to attend the Monday September 18 , 2017 dinner After 10 years’ ageing, without having cancelled and been successfully replaced will be some whisky is bottled and expected to pay the full cost ($60). A member will be responsible for the remainder is re-filled for a their guest's cancellation ($70). second time – no barrel is - If a member asks to be included at the dinner between Friday ever used more than twice September 1st, 2017 @ 6pm and Monday September 18th, 2017, their for any Glenmorangie name will be placed on a wait-list and be accommodated on a first- expression. The remaining 10 come first-serve basis. Year Old whisky is either set aside for older age statement ------releases or re-racked into an Oloroso sherry butt, a ruby Just a note because we care. Port pipe, or a French oak Please understand that for the purpose of each sauterne barrique, where it is event you are advised to drink responsibly and finished for around two years. This is how the brand’s Lasanta, Quita Ruban refrain from excessive consumption. The and Nectar D’Or variants were developed. dinners hosted by the Kingston Single Malt ------Society are sampling events. By agreeing to pay and thereby attend the dinner you agree to Membership and Dinner prices for 2017-2018 release from legal responsibility and hold Membership Fee: $40 (singles) harmless Kingston Single Malt Society, its President Roberto Di Fazio, and any other $60 (couples) volunteers from liability or claims arising from these events. One Time Initiation Fee: $15 Standard Dinner Fee: $60 (member) ------$70 (non-member) If you have any questions or comments please free to Dinner only - No Single Malt: $50 (member) contact me. Thank you for your understanding, Roberto $60 (non-member) Robbie Burns Dinner Fee: $70 (member) $80 (non-member) June BBQ Dinner Fee: $70 (member) $80 (non-member)

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